Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
Dover, NH

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dover, NH is $2,260. This is +19%, or $360, higher than the national average.

$2.36

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,260

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

86

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dover, NH is $2,260. This is +19%, or $360, higher than the national average.

$2.36

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
84%
10%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

53%
47%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Dover, NH

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Dover, NH have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Dover, NH

The monthly rent for an apartment in Dover, NH is $2,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Dover, NH costs about $1,945 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,300. Houses for rent in Dover, NH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,822.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,897

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,795

7%

9%

4 bedroom

$6,000

9%

85%

Studio

$1,599

6%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

85%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dover, NH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Dover, NH to other cities

Median rent prices in Dover, NH for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alton, NH.

Dover

Median rent price$2,260
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dover, NH is 2% lower than the median rent in Alton, NH.

More data insights and reports

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Discover rentals in Dover, NH

10-12 Atkinson St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

10-12 Atkinson St

10 Atkinson St, Dover, NH 03820

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

High Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

High Ridge Apartments

1 High Ridge Dr, Dover, NH 03820

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

11 Federal Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

11 Federal Street

11 Federal St, Dover, NH 03820

2 beds

1 bath

$1,625

Apartment for rent

38 New York St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

38 New York St

38 New York St, Dover, NH 03820

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,700–$2,250

Apartment for rent

LO - 271 Washington Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8

Very good

LO - 271 Washington Street

271 Washington St, Dover, NH 03820

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

19A Hanson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dover

Apartment - Dover, NH

19A Hanson St, Dover, NH 03820

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Redden Gardens - Dover NH - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Redden Gardens - Dover NH

2A Adelle Dr, Dover, NH 03820

2 beds

1 bath

$1,809–$1,900

Apartment for rent

5 Green St #408 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dover

Apartment - Dover, NH

5 Green St #408, Dover, NH 03820

2 beds

1 bath

$1,847

Apartment for rent